Schooled Chapter 1 Comprehension Quiz

What is the setting of Chapter 1 in Schooled, and how does it affect the story’s tone?

• A busy city, which makes the tone fast-paced and exciting.

• A remote farm, which creates a peaceful and isolated tone.

• A school, which makes the tone friendly and energetic.

• A suburban neighborhood, which makes the tone tense and anxious.

Who is the main character introduced in Chapter 1, and what do we learn about him?

• Cap, who is excited to go to school for the first time in years.

• Cap, who has been living on a farm and is unfamiliar with life outside his home.

• Rain, Cap’s grandmother, who is preparing him for his first day at school.

• Hugh, Cap’s friend from school, who is helping Cap adjust to his new life.

How does the author use Cap to introduce the central conflict of the story?

• By showing that Cap has trouble making friends at school.

• By revealing that Cap doesn’t understand the modern world and will have to face challenges at school.

• By explaining that Cap is worried about his grandmother’s health.

• By showing that Cap wants to leave the farm and live in the city.

Based on Cap’s life described in Chapter 1, what can you infer about the way he has been raised?

• He has been raised in a strict and disciplined environment.

• He has been raised in a very traditional, formal family setting.

• He has been raised in an isolated, non-traditional environment focused on peace and self-sufficiency.

• He has been raised in a typical suburban family with many rules and responsibilities.

What is the significance of the title of Chapter 1, and how does it relate to the events introduced in this section?

• The title shows that Cap is preparing for a big event at school.

• The title hints at Cap’s struggles to fit in with his peers after leaving the farm.

• The title refers to Cap’s excitement about starting a new life in the city.

• The title represents Cap’s desire to leave Garland Farm and find a new home.

In Chapter 1, Cap describes his daily life at Garland Farm. What do the words "isolated" and "unusual" suggest about his living situation? Use context clues from the text to explain. Part A: What does the word "isolated" mean in this context?

• Cap is surrounded by many people and has a busy lifestyle.

• Cap lives in a remote location, far from others.

• Cap is always indoors and rarely goes outside.

• Cap is isolated from his family and lives alone.

Part B: What does the word "unusual" suggest about Cap's lifestyle?

• Cap has a typical, everyday life.

• Cap’s life is strange and different from most people’s.

• Cap enjoys the same things that most children his age enjoy.

• Cap’s life is busy and filled with activities.

What does the word "hippie" mean in the context of the story, and how does Cap's understanding of this term contribute to the reader’s understanding of his character?

• Cap believes a "hippie" is someone who follows rules and traditions.

• Cap thinks "hippies" are people who live in the city and are focused on fashion.

• Cap associates "hippies" with peace and non-conformity, showing his limited knowledge of the outside world.

• Cap considers "hippies" to be angry, rebellious people who dislike authority.

How does Cap’s perspective on school and education differ from that of other characters in Chapter 1?

• Cap is eager to start school because he loves learning.

• Cap doesn’t understand the importance of school because he has been raised outside of the traditional education system.

• Cap thinks school is boring and would rather stay on the farm.

• Cap is very experienced with school and feels confident about his knowledge.

How does Cap’s relationship with his grandmother, Rain, influence his actions and worldview in Chapter 1? Provide evidence from the text to support your answer.

• Rain encourages Cap to be independent and trust his instincts, which shapes his behavior when he faces challenges.

• Rain is strict with Cap and keeps him away from people, making him feel isolated and nervous.

• Rain gives Cap strict rules to follow, making him afraid to make mistakes.

• Rain acts as a strict authority figure, preventing Cap from making his own decisions.